Salt Lake City’s close proximity to the Wasatch mountains make it an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. A wide variety of hikes are easily accessed within a short 20 to 30 minute drive from the downtown area. You can embark on an afternoon hike or tackle a day-long ascent, drink in valley views or take photos of stunning waterfalls and alpine lakes. Check out these 10 hikes, ranked from less strenuous and shortest to most challenging and longest, and see for yourself the best hikes that Salt Lake City has to offer.